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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,280.22, 248,776.74 and 99,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,280.22, 248,776.74 and 99,702.44 is: 137,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,280.22 : 248,776.74 = 99,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,280.22/248,776.74 = 99,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,280.22x = 248,776.74 × 99,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,280.22x = 24,803,646,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,646,749.36/180,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,583.85

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